Maths

The intent of the mathematics curriculum is to establish a clear foundation of all key areas within Number, Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Statistics and Ratio/Proportion at KS3 to allow for further development of these skills at KS4. The emphasis is to ensure students are proficient in the skills developed throughout KS2, supported or extended where applicable and linking prior learning into the KS3 curriculum. Numeracy and mental arithmetic skill are embedded in our framework and also in the form of weekly differentiated assessing, with a follow-up support and enrichment activity where applicable. Problem solving has more emphasis in the KS3 curriculum, with exposure to wordier questions in lessons and assessments, allowing for interlinking between multiple topics and better preparing for KS4.

Curriculum Provision

All students in KS3 are taught seven lessons of Maths over a two-week period, which will then increase to nine periods in KS4. In both Year 10 and Year 11 a small group of students will also have five additional Maths sessions to support them with the course.

Students who complete additional Maths lessons will have been identified by their teachers in Year 9 and following discussions with parents are offered the opportunity in place of French/Enterprise and Marketing when they go through the options process in the summer term.

Exam board specification: AQA Maths

Click here to view the KS3 Maths Curriculum Overview

Click here to view the KS4 Maths Curriculum Overview

Useful websites:

Mathspad.co.uk - students have their own log ins

Corbettmaths.com - free to use

Mathsduck.co.uk - GCSE formulae practice

1stclassmaths.com/l2-further-maths - Further maths

Numeracy:

Numeracy is being confident and competent to use numbers and data to make good decisions in daily life (National Numeracy, 2017) whilst incorporating reasoning and problem solving. At The Market Bosworth School (TMBS), we are committed to raising the standards of numeracy for all our students, so that they develop the ability to use numeracy skills effectively in all areas of the curriculum and the skills necessary to cope confidently with the demands of further education, employment and adult life.

Numeracy Evening Videos:

Here you can find some videos that will aid you and your child to feel confident with some key methods that are taught at the start of their Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Mathematics Education:

Multiplication

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